This Upskill Course takes participants beyond the foundations of AI tools and into the critical issues of governance, ethics, and responsible use of AI in negotiation and diplomacy. It focuses on understanding the systemic opportunities and risks that AI introduces in high-stakes international contexts. You will examine the rapidly evolving governance landscape, strengthen your ability to identify limitations and vulnerabilities of AI models and develop strategies to mitigate over-reliance and bias.
Objectives
- Analyse global trends shaping the future of AI in diplomacy, including policy frameworks and governance mechanisms
- Identify the risks and limitations inherent in AI models and propose safeguards to minimise their impact in negotiation processes
- Detect and critically reflect on biases in AI outputs, while adopting practices that protect against over-dependence on automated tools
- Integrate responsible AI use into negotiation planning, ensuring that technology remains a support to—rather than a substitute for—human judgement
Programme overview
Future of AI in Diplomacy – Trends and Governance:
Explore how AI is reshaping international negotiations, the emerging governance frameworks and their implications for practitioners.
Risks and Limitations of AI Models:
Learn to recognise the technical and ethical risks of AI applications, from accuracy challenges to data security concerns, and design mitigation strategies.
Bias and Over-Reliance in AI Use:
Build awareness of biases embedded in data, policies and algorithms, while practicing ways to safeguard negotiations against distorted or over-simplified outputs.
Format
The course blends conceptual lectures with practical case discussions and scenario-based exercises. Through interactive simulations, participants will assess AI tools in sensitive diplomatic contexts, reflect on governance dilemmas, and consider responsible usage guidelines with peers.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is particularly relevant for mid- to senior level practitioners from various organisations working as:
- Professionals in the fields of governmental affairs, compliance, corporate social responsibility, environment, social and governance and sustainability
- Policy and governance officers and head of programme
- Diplomats and members of permanent missions
- Professionals who wish to update their skills and knowledge with the latest tech developments
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